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Heard on: Waterloo-Cedar Falls Public Safety · 1/1/2026 02:40 PM
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Well, I took a report that they're advising they're seeing very large flames about 20 foot tall coming from the building.
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Large flames seen near Highway 218 building

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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency personnel received a report of large flames, approximately 20 feet tall, coming from a building near Highway 218 in Waterloo. The fire appears significant, but further details were not confirmed at the time.

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US-218, Waterloo, IA 50702
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